Not a bad apple; a bruised one
A former captain of mine, now a chief at another department, recently asked me how we can better screen officers in the pre–employment process. He seemed to be concerned about […] Read More
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San Francisco launches program to pay people not to shoot or harm others in bid to reduce crime
San Francisco is launching an initiative to pay ex-criminals to be “public safety ambassadors” and to not shoot, kill, or injure people in order to reduce crime and gun violence. […] Read More
Portland police criticized for its hands-off strategy with violent protestors
After violent clashes between far-right and far-left political groups in Northeast Portland on Aug. 22 ended in gunfire, some are criticizing the police department’s passive, hands-off approach. When left-wing Antifa […] Read More
Understanding and combating officer burnout
It’s no secret that law enforcement is a demanding profession. Long hours and high-stress situations can easily lead to burnout. Just like there is no way to predict the situations […] Read More
Police officers turn to Zoom for mental health crises in new strategy
Police officers are increasingly relying on the Zoom video-calling app to deal with mental health crises. Zoom, the popular video chat app that exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now […] Read More
Plainfield police install digital license plate readers to fight crime
The Plainfield Police Department in central Indiana is installing digital license plate readers around the city to solve and deter crime. The department is partnering with Atlanta-based Flock Safety to […] Read More
